"Interesting. However, these obstacles cannot be generalised. They are highly cultural dependent. Ther are countries where the media are highly interested in science. But low focus of governments on science seems to be quite widespread."

Invitation to reception on 29th June at WCSJ2011The European Union of Science Journalists' Associations EUSJA andthe Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists FASEJ invite all journalists at the World Congress of Science Journalists WCSJ 2011 in Doha, Qatar for a reception on the occasion of EUSJA's 40th anniversary and FASEJ's…See More

Invitation to reception on 29th June at WCSJ 2011The European Union of Science Journalists' Associations EUSJAand the Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists FASEJinvite all journalists at the World Congress of Science Journalists WCSJ 2011 in Doha, Qatar for a reception on the…See More

"If you look for climate experts, you are in the wrong place here. Here are mainly journalists, no climate experts. So you should look elsewhere or just go to the next Climate Conference in Durban/South Africa end of November. Ask your questions…"

"Dear K P Madhu,
I just saw that the World Conference of Science Journalists in Doha, Qatar may deliver some ideas how to approach climate change:
Session are for example:
Can We (N)ever Report Well on Climate Change?
Reporting on Climate Change…"

""So I assume that most of you agree"
This is one of your many wrong assumptions. It is an interpretation which is not grounded. And you use it to make a statement out of this, which is propaganda.
The problem to discuss with you is, that…"

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Hi Hanns,
I'm delighted to see you in this network. BSWJF is very keen to work with EUSJA. I'm very much interested about Euroscience Open Forum - ESOF2008. Looking for mutual cooperation in near future.
Warmest regards,
Saadi